1. Origins of the Cold War
What two countries emerged as superpowers after World War II?
The United States and the USSR
Which countries were supported by the U.S. and USSR during the Korean War?
U.S. supported South Korea; USSR supported North Korea
What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched into orbit?
Sputnik I
In what year did the Cold War end?
1991
What NBA team drafted LeBron James in 2003?
Cavs
What political and economic system did the USSR promote?
Communism
Which war saw the U.S. support non-communist South Vietnam?
The Vietnam War
Which country put the first human in space?
The USSR
What caused the collapse of the USSR?
Economic struggles, government issues, and public dissatisfaction
How many NBA championships has LeBron James won (as of 2024)?
4
What was the U.S. policy called that aimed to stop the spread of communism?
Containment
What was the name of the failed U.S.-backed invasion of Cuba in 1961?
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
How many countries emerged from the dissolved USSR?
15
What jersey numbers has LeBron worn in his NBA career?
6 and 23
Why did the USSR resent the United States after WWII?
The U.S. delayed entering WWII, leading to massive Soviet casualties.
During what 13-day standoff did the world fear nuclear war in 1962?
The Cuban Missile Crisis
What were the competing alliances during the Cold War?
NATO (U.S.-led) and Warsaw Pact (USSR-led)
Which country became the largest after the USSR dissolved?
Russia
What is LeBron's nickname that reflects his on-court dominance?
King James
What term did Winston Churchill use to describe the division between Western and Eastern Europe?
The Iron Curtain
Which video game (that I mentioned at least once) has a mission where you attempt to kill Fidel Castro
BO1
What were the “proxy wars” and why were they used?
Wars where the U.S. and USSR supported opposing sides without fighting directly.
What date marks the official end of the Cold War with the dissolution of the USSR?
December 24, 1991
What major milestone did LeBron achieve in 2023, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
Became the NBA's all-time leading scorer